The Visionary Art of Nicholas Roerich: A Messenger of Beauty (3rd Edition, New Edition of Messenger of Beauty)
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The Visionary Art of Nicholas Roerich: A Messenger of Beauty (3rd Edition, New Edition of Messenger of Beauty)

The Visionary Art of Nicholas Roerich: A Messenger of Beauty (3rd Edition, New Edition of Messenger of Beauty)

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Jacqueline Decter (Author) Gary Lachman (Contributor)  

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A fully illustrated biography of mystic, artist, and explorer Nicholas Roerich. Nicholas Roerich (1874-1947) was a Russian artist, writer, archaeologist, explorer, mystic, theosophist, and peacemaker who left a rich legacy of nearly 7,000 visionary paintings and 30 books on the mystic East. Twice nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize due to the Roerich Peace Pact-a remarkable treaty signed by President Roosevelt that sought to preserve cultural monuments during times of war-Roerich had a profound love for folk traditions of Russia, India, and Tibet, especially legends of lost cities and paradise. Together with his wife and two sons, from the 1890s into the 1950s, Roerich embarked on a number of spiritual quests through India, the Gobi Desert, the Altai and Kunlun Mountains, Mongolia, and Tibet, crisscrossing the Himalayan Mountains many times before settling in Kullu, India in the shadows of the great mountain range. Through his explorations throughout the world and the immersive art he created during those travels, he was seeking the grains of spiritual truth behind the legends of paradise lost, including during his pilgrimages in search of Shambala. Revealing the mystical world of Nicholas Roerich in stunning full color, Jacqueline Decter invites us to witness Roerich's far-reaching vision and dedication to beauty across the full scope of his inspiring life and artistic career. This new hardcover edition features Decter's translations of many Russian texts into English as well as 88 color plates showcasing the variety of Roerich's artistic talent, from breathtaking Himalayan landscapes and spiritual themes to set and costume designs, most notably for Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring. A celebration of Roerich as both visionary artist and visionary explorer, this fully illustrated biography illuminates a man whose life and work significantly influenced the development of modern art and culture. Full-color throughout
Jacqueline Decter, Ph.D., is a scholar of Russian literature with a doctorate in Slavic languages from the University of Michigan. A former editor in chief at Doubleday Entertainment, she lives in New York City.
  • Contributor: Jacqueline Decter
  • Imprint: Park Street Press,U.S.
  • ISBN13: 9781644117972
  • Number of Pages: 224
  • Packaged Dimensions: 203x254x23mm
  • Packaged Weight: 980
  • Format: Hardback
  • Publisher: Inner Traditions Bear and Company
  • Release Date: 2023-10-12
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Biography: Jacqueline Decter, Ph.D., is a scholar of Russian literature with a doctorate in Slavic languages from the University of Michigan. A former editor in chief at Doubleday Entertainment, she lives in New York City.

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